Cyber Attack Hits European Supermarkets' Freezers

Storages of supermarket chains across Belgium, Sweden, and Luxembourg reported disruptions in their refrigeration systems due to a suspected cyber-attack. The affected stores claimed that the issue was caused by an external hacking attempt which disrupted their temperature control mechanisms. In Sweden, several supermarkets experienced malfunctioning freezers that raised temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), forcing them to close temporarily and initiate maintenance repairs. Similar disruptions were reported in Belgium, where some supermarkets mentioned that their refrigeration systems became unstable after the suspected cyber-attack. The issue also affected a few stores in Luxembourg. Supermarkets’ IT security teams are working closely with authorities to investigate the incidents and prevent any future attacks.